Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2016
Portland landlord’s statements after fatal fire allowed as evidence in trial
Gregory Nisbet is due to go on trial next week on manslaughter charges related to the 2014 apartment building fire that killed six young adults.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016
Council’s Housing Committee backs proposals to protect Portland renters
One would require more notice before a rent increase, but some say the changes don’t do enough for tenants squeezed by the hot housing market.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016
Susan Collins cites 5-year-old who lived in Portland woods in Senate speech on anti-poverty bill
In introducing the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, she recounts the Maine Sunday Telegram’s ‘heart-wrenching’ story about Arianna and her family’s ordeal.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Story of 5-year-old living in Portland woods prompts flood of offers to help
Dozens of readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram article offer the girl’s family clothes, toys, furniture and other support.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Portland secures more overflow shelter space
Now everyone who seeks shelter in the city should be able to lie down at night.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2016
Portland re-examines ways to serve homeless
City officials tour two shelters in Massachusetts as big changes to emergency food and shelter services are considered.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2016
Meet Arianna, the little girl who lived in Portland’s woods
Dozens of people have lived homeless in the woods of Portland this year. One of them is a 5-year-old girl.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Ceremony to mark naming of Portland park plaza for ex-city manager
The City Council voted in June to honor 80-year-old John Menario, known for his urban renewal efforts from 1967-1976.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016
Ambitious plan would transform 10 acres of Portland waterfront
A $250 million master plan for redevelopment of the former Portland Co. complex envisions a gleaming six-block neighborhood with upscale housing, shops, restaurants, hotel rooms and a 220-slip marina.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Portland approves $375,000 tax break for ImmuCell expansion
The City Council votes 8-1 to help finance an expansion of the biotechnology firm, without restrictions sought by Mayor Ethan Strimling.
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